Might have a bit to do with the social structure as well. A lot Americans happily to work 3 jobs all on minimum wage barely scraping enough to live on. Try getting an Aussie to work just the single job on minimum wage ($18 an hour now? compared to about $10 in America) Most will tell their boss what a tight cnut they are and go live happily on the dole which the government is more than happy to dish out.

With all the middle men involved, even in a warehouse, this can add up quite quickly.

Still doesn't explain the crack pipe prices here.

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